Sankalp Designers’ trendsetting projects demonstrate a profound understanding of contemporary and environmental considerations. Their meticulous macro and micro-level planning, combined with professional excellence, is truly admirable.
Sankalp Designers, founded 21 years ago by multitalented Architect Shitesh Agrawal, is a trendsetter bespoke design firm. They have designed highend residences, villas, townships, urban planning, corporate and commercial architecture, metro stations, and public domain projects.
The firm’s approach is driven by both macro and microlevel planning, ensuring their designs are shaped with professional precision. “We integrate international standards into our projects, demonstrating an anticipatory concern for environmental implications. This reflects a deep understanding of contemporary changes, ensuring our buildings harmonise with the landscape,” says Shitesh Agrawal.
Here are a few of their projects…
MMTH, Pune
The integrated Multi Modal Transport Hub at Swargate aims to revolutionise urban transit and create a sustainable public realm for city dwellers. This ambitious project transforms Swargate, addressing current chaos and traffic congestion. The first phase involves relocating the PMPML Bus Terminus, connecting an underground metro line to key city locations, and developing a transport hub with reorganised traffic, decentralised parking, and a pedestrian subway.
The second phase redesigns the MSRTC Bus Terminus and PMPML Central Workshops, introducing a bypass road to ease traffic at Jedhe Chowk. The MMTH building will feature six levels of vehicular parking, retail units, a multiplex, food courts, and a public plaza, all connected by a pedestrian subway. The design includes a terrace garden and a 24/7 public plaza, emphasising sustainability and aligning with IGBC parameters to achieve a zero carbon footprint. This project aspires to create an iconic urban form, serving not only as a transit and workplace destination but also as a hub for leisure, enjoyment and relaxation for city residents.
Godrej Emerald Waters
Emerald Waters is a modern retreat designed to provide tranquil living amidst natural beauty. Nestled in a picturesque location with lush vegetation, a nearby river, and stunning cityscapes, the high-rise towers of Emerald Waters blend seamlessly with their surroundings, offering a peaceful sanctuary. The design concept embraces elements of greenery and water, harmonising architecture and interiors with the landscape to immerse residents in serene beauty. The four towers are thoughtfully arranged to optimise views, privacy and ventilation, featuring clean lines, minimalist aesthetics and natural materials. Large floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views, while biophilic design principles incorporate outdoor gardens, native trees and green walls. Sustainability is at the core of the project, with passive solar design, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling and solar panels reducing environmental impact. Community engagement is fostered through shared outdoor spaces, common gardens, jogging tracks and recreational areas, alongside communal facilities like a clubhouse, gymnasium and multipurpose hall.
Pristine Kyra
Pristine Kyra embodies a vision of urban living that prioritises tranquility and connection with nature. This residential project captures the essence of purity and serenity through its name, Pristine Kyra, and integrates open green spaces throughout the development. The design philosophy revolves around creating a sanctuary within the city, where residents can escape urban chaos and reconnect with nature. Every aspect of the architectural design is meticulously crafted to maximise green spaces and foster a sense of peace and well-being. Highlights of the project include sprawling green areas on the ground level, elevated podium gardens serving as communal retreats, and lush rooftop terraces offering panoramic views and serene relaxation spots. The entire concept is based on biophilic architecture, aiming to redefine the residential landscape by blending modern comfort with natural beauty.
Finz House
The bungalow is situated in the busy city area enveloping the landscape around it. Though the plot is surrounded by the open garden on one side and high-rise buildings on the other side, it is oriented in a way to face the garden area. The cascading terraces create shadows for spillover activities. The kitchen is on the east and the bedrooms are placed on the south-west for the benefit of prevailing wind direction.
It is a home designed for three generations, so to cater to their individual eras, it’s designed in such a way that the core (central) area of the house has traditional stone cladding and an arch, adding a vernacular touch and as we move forward, it merges in modern style. The open courtyard in the center connects all the floors. Through the tilted massive fins, the filtered light enters the living room area at all times during the day. The interior is done with many refined details from traditional arches to marvellous massive stone cladding, transitioning to a Neo-classic style of living from the warmth of the wooden panelling of the family room to the marbled flooring. Infused with distinctive materials, bold colors, customised rugs and curtains, the space speaks of the beauty in the diversity of design style.
(This article has been excerpted from our sister publication ‘Society Interiors & Design’.)
